Director OF Investment Operations - Range​/EXE

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Finance

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 632 W. 6th Avenue

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

The Director of Investment Operations (DIO) leads all day-to-day investment functions of the MOA Trust Fund, serving as Trust Manager under the AMC, IPS, and role-specific guidance. Reporting to the CFO and working under the Board of Trustees, the DIO coordinates across Municipal departments and acts as the primary point of contact for all Trust operations. This role ensures compliance with the IPS, maintains liquidity, and drives return optimization.

The DIO plays a central role in selecting and evaluating external investment managers and analyzing financial and strategic issues impacting Trust outcomes. Regular reporting to the Board includes recommendations for policy and strategy enhancements. The DIO is expected to apply deep institutional investment expertise while remaining fluent in current market developments. The role supports the Board directly, organizing training, operational resources, and staff needs.

It also includes budget development and submission of Board-approved appropriations. With Board approval, the DIO may consult on other MOA investments. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and large financial systems is required. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline and eight (8) years of institutional investment management experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or senior level capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline and ten (10) years of institutional investment management experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or senior level capacity.
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline and twelve (12) years of institutional investment management experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or senior level capacity.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and twelve (12) years of institutional investment management experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a senior-level capacity.

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge.

The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full…